Andhra University is one of the oldest universities in India with a history of more than 9 decades. The university is ranked very high when it comes to quality of education. It is the biggest university in Andhra Pradesh. The university comprises of more than 120 building for academics and 23 fully equipped hostels for students. With high quality infrastructure, this university offers the best amenities to both the faculties and students. There are 10 women hostels with a capacity of 2000 students. More than 5000 students live in the hostels. The total student strength of this university is around 80,000 making it one of the biggest universities in the country. With a highly experienced and quality faculty, the university imparts quality education to the students.

The primary departments at Andhra university includes arts, science, commerce, management and engineering. The students can also apply for distance learning courses through the study centers of the university. Central facilities include technologically equipped library, cyber centre, faculty club, health centre and placement cell for students. The university also offers part time and evening courses to the working students. More than 100 colleges are affiliated with university. Professional law courses are also offered in this university.